The Timaru Herald. SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1903. TOWN & COUNTRY.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 12021, 21 March 1903, Page 2

The Timaru Herald. SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1903. TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lord Ranfurly was a passenger from Wellington to Lyttelton by H.M.S. Roval Arthur. J All the local bodies at Westport are cooperating in the Soldiers' Grave Guild movement. Coal lowering on the Denniston incline is temporarily stopped owing to repairs to the machinery being in progress. We are requested to state that the man E. O'Neill who appeared at Court on Thursday, charged with drunkenness, was a s'tranger to this district. Captain Hobday, District Adjutant, has received notice from the Defence Department that his services will be dispensed with from April Ist. At 11.33 a.m. yesterday Captain Edwin advised as follows : —"Wind decreasing, glass further rise, poor tides, frost at night." The Rev. J. N. Buttle will preach at the Wesleyan Church to-morrow morning and evening, and also at the schoolhouse, Springbrook, in the afternoon.

At Thursday's ram fair the Border Leicesters sold at auction averaged 3.1 guineas ; English Leicesters 2.7: Corriedales, 2.6; Romneys, 2.15 ; Shropshires 1.8 guineasNotices of election of members of the Timaru Harbour Board are given in another column by the Returning Officers for Timaru, Levels County and Mackenzie County. The directors of the Mutual Life Asso- ' ciation of Australasia having decided to open a district office at Timaru, have appointed Mr James Wallace as district agent. The office is at the Alliance Chambers« Stafford street, Timaru. The Egmont Licensing Committee election is uncontested. For Taranaki there are ten candidates. Five are pledged to 10 o'clock closing. The others are unpledged. Ten candidates have been nominated for the Buller Licensing Committee. W. M. Woodhead, secretary of the Taranaki SawmiUers' Association, has been arrested and remanded on u charge of embezzling the funds of the Association. It is understood that the amount involved is nearly £ISOO. The Admiral of the Australian Station has communicated to the University of New Zealand the offer of a commission' in the Navy Medical Service to New Zealand applicants, who must be qualified medical practitioner/ between the age of 21 and 28. The successful applicant must be prepared to proceed Home at once. The gales of this week have knocked the stooks about a good deal, and damaged the tops of some of the newly-built stacks. It is to be hoped that the change of wind yesterday will not bring up rain. Another week or ten. days of fine dry weather would mean a vast advantage to the farming community, compared with a like period of dampness. """*' The nor'-westers of this week were brought to a close in the usual way by a chop roimd to the south-west yesterday afternoon, and last night the wind from the new quarter was almost wintry cold. The series of hard blows we are "having just now are probably to be classed with "equinoctial gales," as the sun is in the equinox now. Mr C. Peterson notifies that he has started business as hairdresser and tobacconist in the premises lately occupied by Mr W. J. Morgan, Club Hotel buildings". Mr Peterson is well known.. among the young men of Timaru, and as he will keep a first-class hairdresser, and an up-to-date stock of smokers' requisites, he should do excellent business. Recently a record trout, with a length of 3ft was reported to have been caught at the mouth of the Tokomairiro. This monumental fish appears to be a fiction of the customary sort, because, so a correspondent writes, enquiries made in Dunedin by the secretary of the Acclimatisation Societv, elicited the fact that the alleged trout was a groper. Now that the eastern extension provides so much shelter to the inner harbour that its waters are much quieter than they used to be, and still quieter than before the north mole was made, it might be worth consideration by the Harbour Board wnether the hiring of the Oamaru dredge 'to deepen the harbour would not have better results than the former hiring. It is admitted that a ladder dredge is best suited for dealing with the kind of bottom that exists over most of the harbour. It would be a good idea to make a few borings to find out exactly what the bottom is composed of for a 'few feet down. The Australasian Squadron arrived in Lyttelton from Wellington yesterday morning. The Ringarooma, Phoebe, Archer and KaiTakatta were berthed in the inner harbour, but the flagship Royal Arthur, which draws about 25 feet'is anchored off Camp Bay about three miles from Lyttelton. Admiral Fanshawe came ashore at half-past twelve. After being welcomed by the Mayor of Lyttelton and the chairman of the Lyttelton Hiubour Board, he proceeded through to Dunedin by special train, stopping at Chrhtchurch a few minutes en route. He will return to Dhristchurch oa Sunday.

The clearing .sale in connection with the breaking up of the Opawa Station will be held on Thursday and Fridav next, and promises to be one of the most important ever held in South Canterbury. The first day will be taken up in disposing of more than 20,000 sheep, as well as the whole of tho implements, comprising about 10C lots,_ being every conceivable implement required on a farm. On the second day 350 purebred Hereford and grade cattle will be sold, a';so 16 draught horses and 30 or 40 light harness and unbroken horses. Special trains are advertised to run both days, and conveyances will carry passengers (who apply to the auctioneers for tickets) from Albury to the station vaids.

Tlie American Oddfellows' Grand Lodge session at Auckland has concluded. Additional officers ;ippo : nted are:—Grand Chaplain, Bio. Ornuston (Oamaru) ; Grand Marshal, Bro. Butter (Wellington); Grand 'Guardian, Bn. Frame (Palmerston North) ; Grand Conductor, Bro. McCullough (Christchurch) ; Grand Herald, Bro. Swap (Invercargill). The next, session was fixed for 1905, in Wellington. Important amendments in the constitution include the centralisation of the sick fund with the Grand Lodge executive, which has been secured after fourteen years' agitation of thi subject.. The Rebekah lodges were refused representation on tho Grand Lodge, but will have a special assembly with restricted legislative powers. Tho s.s. Ovalau anived at Auckland yesterday from the Eastern Pacific. She reports thai the total loss of life in the late hurricane at the Paumotus and Marquesas Groups was 509 persons. The Government schooner Countess of Ranfurlv was at Raratonga on March 12th, and was to leave next day for Auckland. The " Star's " Rai-atonga correspondent reports that the tidal wave which visited Paumotus was felt in the northern islands at Tautna and Penrhyn. The sea broke compietelv over the island into the hgoon. Some parts of the small coral rock beach frontage to the soa were denuded to a depth of about ten feet. At IVtan.ihiki the sea washed into the main road, but no actual damage was sustained. \

A committee meeting of the Beautifying Association was held last evening in the Borough Council rooms. In the absence of the president, Mr Fussell was voted to the chair. It was reported that there was £7O 9s lid irk the hank, and an explanation was given of the delay in planting last year. On the motion of Mr Hole, it was decided to proceed with planting the West Belt, commencing at North street, also the open space in Elizabeth street, and the Works Committee were asked to take early steps in the prosecution of these various works. The president and secretary were instructed to prepare a report for presentation at the annual meeting of subscribers early in April, and the meeting closed with a' vote of thanks to the chairman.

There has been exceptionally bad weather I on the West Coast all this week, and shipping movements have been hampered. The date of the clearing sale at Mr Buckeridge's farm has been altered from the 9th April to the 7th April. Particulars are advertised. : Harvest thanksgiving seiriees will be held in St. Mary's Church to-morrow at ' 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., and also at Washdyke at 11 a.m. ' The Rev. A. E. Hunt will conduct the services at the Congregational Church tomorrow. Morning subject: " Cloud Led " ; evening : " Harmless Hindrances." A cordial invitation is extended to all. Services in connection with the Star of Hope Mission will be conducted by the Rev. S. Buchanan to-morrow, morning at 11, evening at 6.30. Solo by Miss Berry " Trusting," by Miss Bartlett " The Sinner and the Song." Mr A. H. Stanley, the diagnostician and specialist, of the Polypathic Medical Institue of Wellington, commences his tenth professional visit to Timaru this morning, and givas free consultations at the Empire Hotel until 8 p.m., and will also see patients on Sunday if required. A very pleasant gathering was held at the railway station last night to present Mr F. H. Hooper with a- travelling companion. Mr Hooper is severing his connection with the railway department and is going to South Africa. Mr H. Robertson occupied the chair and made the presentation, to- which Mr Hooper suitably respondede The Rev. G. H. Mann, pastor of the Barnard Street Primitive Methodist Church, will conduct the services next ' Sunday, morning and evening, on " The Blessing of Contentment" and "Felix's Folly and What Came of It. " Mr Mann will preach in the afternoon in the schoolhouse, Glen-iti. A harvest thanksgiving service will be held at Washdyke in the evening, when Mr W. G. Irwin will preach. A copy of " The Young Man's Magazine " (Auckland) for the month is to hand. The principal articles are on " The Uriwera Country, by Mr J. Cowan; "What to Avoid in Business," by Mr Fowl'ds, M.-H.R. ; " Carlyle's Message to Young Men," by Professor Mackenzie; a sketch (with photograph) of the Waimate Bible Class; a " Chat about Explosives," by Mr Hustwick, Inspector of Explosives ; on " Pioneers of ' New Zealand" ; and " Yachting in New Zealand," by Mr A. G. Johnson. The names of these contributors are a guarantee that the number is a good three-pennyworth. "Under the Gaslight."—This fine play has not been staged in New Zealand for upwards of 20 years. Old playgoers will vividly recall its powerful sensational scenes, and, per medium of Mr Bairie Marschel's production on Tuesday next, the younger generation will be afforded an opportunity of witnessing what may be justly termed a really remarkable play. When first produced in America it achieved a phenomenal measure of success, and laid the foundation stone of the fortunes of its gifted author, Augustin Daly, now a widely known magnate in the theatrical world. Special attention will be paid to the mounting of the play, and the cast of characters is lengthy and satisfactory. Popular prices will be adhered to right through the Marschel season. Circle seats may be reserved at the Dresden without extra charge. i The regular weekly meeting of the Lifeboat Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held last night in the Lodge room, Barnard street, the meeting being opened by the P.C.T., Bro. Ellis, at 7.30. Three candidates were initiated into the Order. Communications

were received from the Grand Secretary re meeting of District Lodge to be held in Good Hope Lodge, Temuka, on April . 9th, and a. special session of the Grand' Lodge will be held after to confer Grand Lodge degrees on all those qualified. The programme for the evening was guessing competition, Sister Jarvis being the lucky member. The Lodge was closed in peace ■ and harmony at 9.30. In last week's report notice of a very pleasing ceremony was omitted, namely," a presentation of a handsome butter-dish to Sister and Bro. Barr, the presentation being made on behalf of the Lodge by Bro. Muchmore. Bro. Barr suitably returned thanks on behalf of Sister Barr and himself. We are now booking orders for costumes made to measure of the new Zebcline cloth for 50s complete. We have all the new colours to select from, shades in grevs, blues, new reds, browns, navy.-:. ° This cloth will make up particularly' well, and can be specially recommended to those who want a smart dress at a moderate price. Our showing of ladies' grey and fawn jackets is very extensive this "season, some very smart jackets we notice are priced extremely low. those at 17s 6d, 20s, 22s 6d', have much of the appearance of the higher priced jackets, and' will not be long waiting a purchaser at these prices. Customers must not fo2-get that Easter is now close at hand, and much inconvenience may be avoided if both dressmaking and millinery orders are- placed earlv.—Penrose's Drapery Establishment.—(Advt.) ' For sprains, swellings and lameness there is no better liniment than Chamberalin's Pain Balm. Thousands can testify to the merit of this remedy. One application eives relief. Try it. ,1. C. Oddie sells it.—(Advt.* ;: ' " Oh, never dream my love can fade," so long as you use New Centurv Soft Rubber Hair Curlers ; they have wonderfully enhanced your beauty, and don't make a guy of you in the morning.—(Advt.) Points tnat make two windows desiiabi'e are many, as the light entering at different angles will show up defects on anything placed in the' correct position, utilising their Stafford street and Arcade windows, Begg and Co. have carried out extended experiments on this subject, but have failed to disclose any defects in the new 1903 style of case used on the Brinsmead pianos. They invite your inspection of these beautiful instruments.—(Advt.) Children when teething have more or less diairhoea. This should be controlled and can be, by giving Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Everv household should have a bottle at hand.

Get it to-day. It may save a life.— C. Oddie sells it.—(Adv't.;

ELECTION ENQUIRY. At the inquiry at Auckland into the charges against Mr King, Registrar of Electors, Mr Fowlds. M.M.R., :~aid it was noteworthy that a large number of persons omitted from the Grey Lynn and City rolls were either members of the Temperance Party or supporters of his candidature. If there were an equal number on the other side, ther., apart from the question of corrupt practices, there was evidence of incompetency. Mr Haselden said the most careful men made mistakes, and it vas a question of number. Thomas Jones stated that he experienced considerable difficulty in getting his name transferred to the Grey Lynn roll until he' secured ;u> order from the Revision Court. ;;inee the election he had been notified that his name had be°u struck off as a non-voter, though he re. led his vote at the General Election, vidence was given by people con3?*'.' the Temperance Party that '• • * took a claim for enrolment lu: m to Mr Masefield (the Opposition , ; .iate) on November 12th, the day "au . the issue of the writ, and the ' name appeared on the roll. Mr Haselden said that this appeared to be a trap, although witness alleged that it was done 1 merely as a joke to test the truth of a I report that names could be got enrolled j at that time by ;he other side. They swore positively as to the date, but the Registrar declared that yhe did not receive any claims after notice of the issue of the writ, which was received on November 11th. The enquiry was adjourned till to-day. MONTGOMERY'S ENTERTAINERS. Mr George Cathro, the very populartouring manager of Montgomery's Entertainers, has completed arrangements for i the company's appearance at the Theatre Royal, Timaru, on Wednesday, March 25th, Montgomery's show is always right up-to-date, and Mr Montgomery has just been successful in securing the grand, new. pathetic and musical production of " East Lynne," in five acts, which will be submitted on the present occasion of the company's visit to our town. The first scene depicts the elopement of Lady Isabel, arid is set in Carlyle's home at " East Lynne," and is a truly' emotional act, thus described by a leading journal:—" Carlyle has secret conferences with Barbara, whose brother, falsely accused of a murder really done by Levison, is in hiding in the neighbourhood. Levison, who has designs upon \ the Lady Isabel, takes advantages of these { secret meetings to confirm Lady Isabel's I jealousy of Barbara. A half-destroyed ] letter from Barbara which Carlyle throws I in the grate confirms Lady Isabel's sus- ] picions, and further inflamed by seeing j her husband and Barbara together in the I garden, she yields to Levison's importu- |

nities and agrees to ,fiy with him. Appointing a meeting, Levison quits her. She then writes a last note to her husband, and donning her cloak follows Levison, spite of the remonstration of her faithful servant Joyce. To Carlyle, Joyce imparts the dreadful news. He refuses to t»eliev» her, but reading the letter left by Lady ..Isabel, gives way to the greatest emotion. His two children run in, and whilst embracing them he tells them they are now motherless." This and the remaining scenes are very cleverly and beautifully pourtrayed, and those who miss Montgomery's Entertainers will miss a treat indeed. Miss Ettie Hargood, New Zealand's sweetest singer, has been specially engaged, by the management. ADMIRAL FANSHAWE IN TIMARU. Admiral Fanshawe, commanding theAustralasian Squadron, and suite, passed through Timaru yesterday for Dunedin, by special train, the Governor's car being, placed at his. service. His Worship the Mayor, on learning that 'the Admiral was passing through, went to the station to pay, his respects to him, in his official capacity. The Mayor was accompanied by Colonel Jowsey. sNIr Evans, as chairman of the Harbour Board, was also, to have been of the party, but unfortunately mistook the hour. The special arrived here just before the express trom Dunedin, and waiting for this train to pass gave an opportunity for a long chat. Mr Craigie assured the Admiral that though Timaru is a comparatively small place, it' nourishes a high degree of' loyalty to the Mother Land, and is always pleased to see and honour her official representatives. Mr Craigie gave the Admiral a description of the district, of the comparative importance of the port as an exporting centre, and of the capacity of the harbour and of /he improvements now being made in tontemplated. He mentioned that two members of the squadron, the Torch and Ringarooma, had visited Timaru and found the harbour safe and snug, and hinted that Timaru is not without hopes that ere long the harbour will be deep enough to warrant a hope of seeing the flagship inside the moles. He also said it would have given him great pleasure, if opportunity had permitted, to show him round the harbour and town, and give him a drive round the district. Admiral Fanshawe said nothing would have given him greater pleasure, if he had had time for it. He had been much interested in his railway ride across the Canterbury plain, and greatly pleased with the aspect of the country between Winchester and Timaru. The Mayor hoped that perhaps next year the Admiral would be able to pay Timaru a visit; and he replied that he would be very glad to do so if it were possible. The Mayor said the people of Timaru were always pleased to receive a visit from representatives of the British Navy, and asked tße Admiral to bear Timaru in mind when laying out programmes for port visitations, and. the Admiral was understood to promise that he would do so. The Admiral had a long chat with Colonel Jowsey about the war in South Africa, both happening to know several officers who were engaged in the struggle.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Opawa clearing sale—lmportant notice re tickets from Albury to Opawa. Dalgety and Co.":—Stock side at Temuka on Tuesday. Moss Jonas—Sale of drapery 1.30 p.m. to-day. Guinness and LeCren. Ltd.—Fairlie sale Monday, Temuka Tuesday, Geraldine Wednesday, Studholme Friday. I National Mortgage and Agencv Co.— Stock i sale at Fairlie Monday, " Temuka Tuesday, 'Geraldine Wednesday. T. Bullock, and D. Thomas—lmportant sale ofcfarm property at Ashburton Arcade on Saturday next. Pyne and Co. and Dalgety and Co.—lmportant clearing sale at Highfield on 30th and 31st inst'. and April Ist. Maling and Sballcrass—Stock sale at Geraldine on Wednesday, clearing sale on 31st inst., farm for private side. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.—Special sale of sheep at Temuka on Tuesday nest. Fleming and Iledley, Oamaru—Large sale of horses on Saturday next. J. B. Rutland—Sells poultry, produce, bicycles, furniture, etc., this day. Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association—Temuka stock market on Tuesday, clearing sale at Orari on 30th inst., ram sale Geraldine April Ist, at Temuka on April 7th. Cooke-Howlison—Special attention cycle repairs, cheapest in town. School Sports at Timaru—Train arrangements for Thursday next. Clearing sale at Opawa, Albury—Special traips run on 26th and 27th inst.

Thomas Howley—Official results of "Timaru Licensing Election. R. L. Banks—Harbour Board election notice, Mackenzie County. C. Peterson—Has started business hairdresser and tobacconist, Club Hotel buildings. F. E. Whitehead—Levels County notice of Harbour Board election. B. P. Cinders, Denial Surgeon—Has vacancies for pupils. Hutton and Co.—Giea t retiring Si-ie ; advice to clients. Mutual Life Association of Australasia— Mr James Wallace district agent. Frank E. Lamb—Calls tenders for building wooden house. Lost—Gold brooch ; reward on return to this office. James Granger—Has first-class farm to let for term. Theatre Royal—Montgomery s Entertainers in " East Lynr.e " on Wednesday next. Sabbath Services —By Trinity, Primitive Methodist, Chalmers, and Coutrregiitional Churches. Star of Hope Mission—ln Orange Hall to-morrow. St. Mary's Church—Harvest thanksgiving services to-morrow. M. J. Knubley—Has lost brooch, reward to finder. Pastrv-cook wants employment—Apply Box 133, Oamaru. S. R. Tv.rnbull, St. Ar.drews—Wants man for farm. The Century Dictionary—One week Imisrer ; the latest 'particulars. Wanteds—Seven notices.